A photograph of a single Hapalopus formosus (Pumpkin Patch Tarantula)
A photograph of a single Hapalopus formosus (Pumpkin Patch Tarantula)
A photograph of a single Hapalopus formosus (Pumpkin Patch Tarantula)
A photograph of a single Hapalopus formosus (Pumpkin Patch Tarantula)
A photograph of a single Hapalopus formosus (Pumpkin Patch Tarantula)
A photograph of a single Hapalopus formosus (Pumpkin Patch Tarantula)

Hapalopus formosus

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The Pumpkin Patch Tarantula, a type of dwarf tarantula, is a popular species with bright orange and dark black coloration. They get their name from the pumpkin-like patterns found on their abdomen. However, owning this tarantula can be tricky, so we don't typically recommend it for newbies without watching our video: Tarantula Spiderling (Slings): Pros and Concerns.

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The Pumpkin Patch Tarantula, a type of dwarf tarantula, is a popular species with bright orange and dark black coloration. They get their name from the pumpkin-like patterns found on their abdomen. However, owning this tarantula can be tricky, so we don't typically recommend it for newbies without watching our video: Tarantula Spiderling (Slings): Pros and Concerns.

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What's the ideal diet for a Pumpkin Patch Tarantula?

All Tarantulas can eat a variety of feeders. We recommend crickets, dubia roaches, silkworms, horned worms occasionally, and a superworm or mealworm as the occasional treat!

How should I keep a Pumpkin Patch Tarantula?

We recommend starting with the Terrestrial Terrain small enclosure if under a ¼" -1.2" Spiderling (sling). When they are about 1" in size, you will want to upgrade to a medium or large Terrestrial Terrain enclosure. Feed them as slings once a week, twice if their opisthosoma (abdomen) looks small, but if the opisthosoma is wider than their prosoma (cephalothorax), then wait a couple of days to feed. For juveniles or adults, stick to feeding once a week, nothing larger than their opisthosoma. Make sure to keep a full water dish at all times; wider and deeper is fine. Your Tarantula can’t drown; they float on water.

How long could a Pumpkin Patch Tarantula live?

Hapalopus formosus females are believed to live between 8-10 years maximum, while males live roughly 3-4 years. These are the best estimates from multiple sources.

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